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Asthma
Food allergy may be a source to consider for asthma of unknown origin
September 1st, 2003
Although rare, foods may be a source to investigate in asthma of unknown origin; blinded food challenges can prove it. According to a study from the United States, "Food allergy may present with a variety of respiratory tract symptoms that generally involve IgE antibody mediated responses. Exposure is typically through ingestion, but in some cases, inhalation of airborne food particles may trigger these reactions. Upper and lower respiratory tract reactions are often a significant component of multisystem, anaphylactic reactions. "However, chronic or isolated asthma or rhinitis induced by food is unusual. It is important to recognize that food...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-09-01)
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